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Urban Heat Island Effect Temperatures are known to be higher in urban areas relative to surrounding rural areas, due to the higher quantity of impermeable, reflective surfaces and increased population density. Green roofs reverse this effect by returning moisture to the environment through evapotranspiration, reducing … More >>

The latest ‘Working on Roofs’ document from the Health and Safety Executive highlights the importance of edge protection systems when working on flat roofs.  Alumasc’s Guardrail lightweight edge protection system is ideally suited to address this issue. Working on flat roofs Work … More >>

  Alumasc Roofing Systems along with Mitie Tilley Roofing have recently completed the installation of a 1500 m2 Derbigum high performance waterproofing system at Crown Bevcan, Carlisle.  Crown, UK beverage can manufacturers and one of the largest packaging companies in … More >>

Roof-Pro has unveiled a new website, showcasing its full range of rooftop building services support solutions. Click the image (right) to visit the new Roof-Pro website. Established in 1995, Roof-Pro are the leading UK provider of non-penetrative, free-standing supports for building … More >>

Nottingham Trent University is one of the largest universities in the UK, with around 28,000 students spread over three campuses. As part of a recent refurbishment programme at the Clifton Campus, the roof of the Clifton Library building was fully … More >>

Parkside fire station in central Cambridge was built as a result of a partnership between developers Grosvenor and the Fire Authority. OVERVIEW The old building, in need of major remodelling, was demolished and a new fire station built on the … More >>